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Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!
However, my word studies of both OT and NT shows that the overwhelming preponderance toward us - especially believers in the NT - is that of love. To put it in a secular form, the best coach loves his players and wants the very best for them . . . he wants them to win (which is a win for all concerned)! However, he also isn't shy about letting them know the results of messing-up and not winning, but the main motivation is his care, concern and desire for them to reach their best.
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Paulīs prayer in Ephesians 3 for us to know the knowledge surpassing love of Christ has shown me that I do not know His love enough. But I think the judgment seat of Christ wĄll not be a matter of love, but of His righteousness. Yet during the time we are alive running this race, our High Priest, His love and mercy are beckoning us on. Now is the time to come forward to the throne of grace!
Naomi encouraged Ruth to stay at the feet of Boaz on his threshing floor during the night so he would save her, redeem her and marry her. She told her to get ready by washing, putting on a new dress and perfume. The result was a wedding that brought in the king and the kindom. She was a victorious seeker, we need to do the same. During the dark night of this age, we need to fall in love with our Boaz, our kingsman redeemer, Christ, and live at His feet on His threshing floor. There He threshes us out as wheat, removing all the chaff, as we wisely are sanctified, preparing the wedding garment, and becoming a sweet aroma to God. If we have made ourselves ready we will marry the Lamb and we will join Him as King in His Kingdom.
(the book of Ruth is incredible: a clear calling to be in love with our Savior and become victorious, chosen and faithful):